Daniel Overbey – Minocqua Resident Living in a small town has its benefits — especially when that small town is Minocqua, Wisconsin. Seven years ago, Daniel Overbey left the city of Chicago, a job with a 400+ lawyer firm, and an office in the Sears Tower for the northwoods of Wisconsin. He and his wife …
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Divorce Attorney in Merrill WI: At What Age Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With? Comments Off
As a divorce attorney in Merrill WI, I am often asked questions such as: “At what age can a child choose which parent he wants to live with?” or “Isn’t it true that a 14 year old can choose which parent to live with?” Based upon the frequency with which I am asked these types …
Read MoreDivorce Lawyers in Wausau WI: “Nesting” Arrangements Comments Off
In the context of divorce law, “nesting” is the term used to describe an arrangement where the children stay in the family home, with the parents rotating in and out of the house according to their physical placement schedules with the kids. For example, mom stays in the house with the kids one week, during …
Read MoreWausau Custody Attorneys: Custody and Placement Explained Comments Off
As Wausau custody attorneys, we find our family law clients often confuse the terms “custody” and “placement” when involved in legal proceedings such as a divorce or paternity action, or a custody or placement dispute. Often, when parents talk about where their children live or will live, they mistakenly phrase it in terms of who …
Read MoreCustody Lawyers in Wausau WI: “Dont’s” in a Child Custody Dispute Comments Off
We are custody lawyers in Wausau WI. Being involved in a child custody dispute is a very emotional experience for most parents. If you do find yourself in a custody dispute, there are some actions you should avoid, in order to keep the process from becoming even more difficult: DON’T DISOBEY COURT ORDERS Judges don’t …
Read MoreChild Support Attorney in Wausau: Case May Clarify Enforceability of Child Support “Floor” Comments Off
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is Scheduled to hear oral arguments in the case of May v. May, Appeal No. 2010AP177, on October 6, 2011. At issue is the enforceability of an agreement by the parties that the father pay a minimum amount of child support for a period of at least 33 months. Michael May …
Read MoreFamily Law Lawyers in Wausau WI: Some Do’s and Dont’s of Divorce Comments Off
As family law lawyers in Wausau WI, we see a pattern of mistakes many people make when going through a divorce. Here are a few “do’s and dont’s” to remember while going through a divorce: Family Law Lawyers in Wausau WI Get more information about family law lawyers in Wausau WI. Learn more about the …
Read MoreFamily Law Attorneys in Wausau WI: Divorce or Legal Separation? Comments Off
As family law attorneys in Wausau WI, we sometimes receive inquiries about pursuing a legal separation rather than a divorce. In an action for legal separation, the Court will enter a judgment (either after a trial or based upon agreement of the parties) dividing the couple’s property, providing for custody and placement of minor children, …
Read MoreProperty Division at Divorce: Who gets property brought to the marriage? Comments Off
Oftentimes, parties to a divorce mistakenly believe that assets each party owned prior to the marriage will automatically be awarded to that party in the divorce. In fact, in Wisconsin, generally, all property brought into and/or acquired during the marriage, regardless of how titled, is subject to division upon divorce. This includes assets such as …
Read MoreDivorce Lawyer Wausau: Temporary Orders Comments Off
In Wisconsin, with limited exceptions, a final hearing in a divorce matter cannot take place until 120 days after the date of service of the divorce petition. In most cases, the divorce process takes much longer, depending on how many issues are in dispute. Often, clients face great uncertainty about where each party will live, …
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